A filling device may be used to fill a ball or other inflatable item from a water source such as a hose. A filling device may include an adapter having a cylindrical body with a hollow threaded interior, one closed end and one open end. A filling coupler is coupled to the one closed end of the cylindrical body. The one closed end of the cylindrical body has an opening formed therethrough and the filling coupler is coupled to the one closed end covering the opening. The filling coupler has a hollow threaded interior in fluid communication with the opening. A tip may be removably coupled to the filling coupler. The tip may be a ball inflation needle, a water balloon filling tip or the like.

A packaged inflatable ball includes packaging that has a front panel with a first aperture, and a rear panel spaced from the front panel with a second aperture, the front panel and the rear panel form a container. There is an inflatable ball disposed within the container, the inflatable ball is at least partially deflated such that a first portion of the inflatable ball has a generally concave shape, and a second portion has a generally convex shape. The second portion of the inflatable ball extends at least partially out of the container through the first aperture.

A packaged inflatable ball includes packaging that has a front panel with a first aperture, and a rear panel spaced from the front panel with a second aperture, the front panel and the rear panel form a container. There is an inflatable ball disposed within the container, the inflatable ball is at least partially deflated such that a first portion of the inflatable ball has a generally concave shape, and a second portion has a generally convex shape. The second portion of the inflatable ball extends at least partially out of the container through the first aperture.

A fanatic participation device designed to enhance fan engagement at sporting events by transforming vocal enthusiasm into a tangible actionball inflation. The device comprises a rectangular upright housing equipped with an air-compressor, weight and height sensors, a microphone, and a controller. Fans can inflate balls by screaming into the microphone, with inflation proportional to the decibel level detected. The device captures and displays fan images on a digital viewer and can publish team-related announcements. It also includes a transceiver for connectivity with smart devices, allowing real-time image transmission. Stability is ensured through a mechanical ball holder stabilizer and gusset plates. The balls inflated are ideally intended for use during fan teams' games, enabling direct participation. The device combines real-time feedback, interactivity, and promotional capabilities to create a memorable and immersive fan experience.

A fanatic participation device designed to enhance fan engagement at sporting events by transforming vocal enthusiasm into a tangible actionball inflation. The device comprises a rectangular upright housing equipped with an air-compressor, weight and height sensors, a microphone, and a controller. Fans can inflate balls by screaming into the microphone, with inflation proportional to the decibel level detected. The device captures and displays fan images on a digital viewer and can publish team-related announcements. It also includes a transceiver for connectivity with smart devices, allowing real-time image transmission. Stability is ensured through a mechanical ball holder stabilizer and gusset plates. The balls inflated are ideally intended for use during fan teams' games, enabling direct participation. The device combines real-time feedback, interactivity, and promotional capabilities to create a memorable and immersive fan experience.

A needle protection assembly with a cap that connects directly to a needle, thereby protecting the stem from bending. The needle protection assembly further provides a base ring for circumscribing a base portion of the needle and a bushing that interconnects the cap and the base ring, wherein there is no fixed connection between the cap and the bushing nor between the bushing and the base ring so that the bushing can rack relative to the base ring when a deflection force is imparted on the cap.

A needle protection assembly with a cap that connects directly to a needle, thereby protecting the stem from bending. The needle protection assembly further provides a base ring for circumscribing a base portion of the needle and a bushing that interconnects the cap and the base ring, wherein there is no fixed connection between the cap and the bushing nor between the bushing and the base ring so that the bushing can rack relative to the base ring when a deflection force is imparted on the cap.

A self-inflating ball includes a hollow ball body. The hollow ball body is an elastic ball body capable of elastic deformation. The hollow ball body has at least one vent hole formed in a wall of the hollow ball body. The vent hole passes through the inner and outer sides of the hollow ball body in a wall-thickness direction of the hollow ball body. When the self-inflating ball is to be deflated, the self-inflating ball is compressed by an external force to discharge air inside the hollow ball body via the vent hole, thereby flattening the hollow ball body. When the self-inflating ball is to be inflated and the hollow ball body is under compression, removal of the external force allows the hollow ball body to undergo elastic deformation due to its own resilience and return to its original shape.

Disclosed is an apparatus for installing a valve in a hollow body. The apparatus has a first member and a second member, wherein a part of lengths of the first and second members are complementary to each other to accommodate the first member circumferentially over the second member at the complementary part. The second member is configured to be inserted in a hole on an outer surface of the hollow body; advanced inside the hollow body while retaining the first member against the hole; and withdrawn from the hollow body while retaining the first member against the hole. The apparatus is configured to install the valve into the hollow body while the first member is retained against the hole, and wherein the first member is withdrawn upon the installation of the valve into the hollow body.

Disclosed is an apparatus for installing a valve in a hollow body. The apparatus has a first member and a second member, wherein a part of lengths of the first and second members are complementary to each other to accommodate the first member circumferentially over the second member at the complementary part. The second member is configured to be inserted in a hole on an outer surface of the hollow body; advanced inside the hollow body while retaining the first member against the hole; and withdrawn from the hollow body while retaining the first member against the hole. The apparatus is configured to install the valve into the hollow body while the first member is retained against the hole, and wherein the first member is withdrawn upon the installation of the valve into the hollow body.